WASHINGTON—The U.S.  Senate voted 50-49 against allowing debate on the John Lewis amendments to strengthen the 1965 Voting Rights Act. to expand voting rights. The vote killed the initiative, which earlier passed the House.

In favor to allow debate

Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin

Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota

Tina Smith, D-Wisconsin

Opposed

Ron Johnson, R-Wisconsin

Mike Rounds, R-South Dakota, chose not to vote.